TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATES: Tuesday, July 16 – Saturday, July 20, 2019  I  4th Annual

TITLE SPONSOR: City of Freeport

HOST MARINA: Freeport Marina

MAILING ADDRESS: Texas Billfish Classic, 65 Marlin Ln, Freeport, TX 77541

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Jasen Gast

PHONE: (281) 857-0938

EMAIL: TexasBillfishClassic@yahoo.com

WEBSITE: www.TexasBillfishClassic.com

ENTRY FEE: $2,500 (early entry) - $3,000 (after Sunday, June 23rd)

ENTRY LIMITS: No limits on number or size of boats; Open to both private and charter boats

TARGET SPECIES: Blue Marlin (110” minimum), White Marlin, Sailfish, Spearfish, Tuna, Wahoo and Dolphin (20 lb. minimum)

BILLFISH FORMAT: If a Blue Marlin is not harvested in the Blue Marlin category, the Blue Marlin Optional Side Pot Money will roll over to the Top Billfish Release Winner. All other billfish species (White Marlin, Sailfish and Spearfish) are to be released.

TOURNAMENT SERIES AFFILIATIONS: InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup

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CHARITIES SUPPORTED: The Billfish Foundation & Freedom Alliance

PUBLICATIONS: Official Tournament Program published by Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine